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2 . Cheese and red wine are basic diets over the festive period, and if you love red wine and cheese, a new study will come as music to your ears. Researchers from Iowa State University have found that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive (认知的) decline.
In the study, the researchers analyzed data from 1,787 adults aged 46 to 77, and asked them to complete questionnaires about their food and alcohol consumption (摄取). The results showed that cheese was the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even into late life. Daily consumption of red wine was also shown to improve cognitive function, while weekly consumption of lamb was shown to improve long-term cognitive skills. However, over-consumption of salt was found to increase the risk of cognitive decline.
Dr. Auriel Willette, who led the study, said: “I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that appropriately (合适地) eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with some diseases, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world. Although we considered whether this was just due to what rich people eat and drink, clinical trials (临床试验) at random are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in great ways.”
While the reason for the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may protect some people from the effects of Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症).
Brandon Klinedinst, an author of the study, added: “Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimer’s, while others seem to beat greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet we’re looking for is improving how we eat. Knowing what that involves contributes to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and putting this disease in an opposite path.”
1. Which of the following increases the risk of cognitive problems?| A．Taking in too much salt. | B．Eating cheese properly. |
| C．Drinking red wine daily. | D．Consuming lamb weekly. |
| A．Changes in our diet help our brains in significant ways. |
| B．The diets of wealthy people were not taken into account. |
| C．The study results need to be proved by more clinical trials. |
| D．Some diseases make our world increasingly complex. |
| A．Genetic factor. | B．Easy solution. |
| C．Special metal. | D．Certain food. |
| A．Basic diets over the festive period. |
| B．Possible reasons for cognitive decline. |
| C．Feelings of pleasant music to people’s ears. |
| D．Effects of certain diets on cognitive decline. |
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4 . The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before: changes for the better, changes for the worse; changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings; changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes.
Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views.
The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings: in pure science — a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning; in applied science — a more reasonable sharing of material benefits, and better protection of the environment.
William Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn (纱线), good and ill together.” The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities — science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so?
| A．What can we do to handle it? |
| B．Must the ill always go together with the good? |
| C．Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture. |
| D．We get a better understanding of the world around us. |
| E．We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons. |
| F．However, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science. |
| G．It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe. |
5 . How do you pass the time during your subway commute(通勤)? Scrolling on your phone? Listening to music? Or just staring at the
Her self-shot videos of energetic dance routines
Inspired by Bahsoon, many viewers soon left friendly
However, some described her behavior as “
| A．sky | B．friend | C．floor | D．news |
| A．challenge | B．stage | C．experiment | D．solution |
| A．filmed | B．shared | C．admired | D．supplied |
| A．given up | B．taken over | C．broken down | D．come across |
| A．victory | B．image | C．wisdom | D．influence |
| A．Raised | B．Lost | C．Promoted | D．Spotted |
| A．viewer | B．visitor | C．passenger | D．partner |
| A．confidently | B．crazily | C．effectively | D．professionally |
| A．impressions | B．opinions | C．comments | D．accounts |
| A．photos | B．jokes | C．clues | D．videos |
| A．movement | B．program | C．task | D．adventure |
| A．boring | B．pleasing | C．inspiring | D．embarrassing |
| A．confuse | B．destroy | C．threaten | D．bother |
| A．Otherwise | B．Yet | C．Rather | D．Still |
| A．feed | B．pride | C．congratulate | D．base |
6 . Imagine if there were a robotic fish that filtered microplastic out of the water as it swam. Well, now there is one, and it’s the physical version of the winning concept in the first-ever Natural Robotics Contest.
Announced this May, the University of Surrey’s Natural Robots Contest invited members of the public to give their concepts for animal—or plant-inspired robots capable of performing activities that would help the world.
Plans called for experts from various British and European research centers to select what they thought was the best concept, which would then be made into a real robot. Engineers would proceed to further develop the technology.
The winning concept turned out to be the plastic-collecting Robo-fish, designed by chemistry student Eleanor Mackintosh—who is a University of Surrey student. Mackintosh said, “Fish’s gills are an incredible mechanism in nature that are specialized to filter oxygen into the bloodstream—so I adapted my design from that, with the purpose of dealing with the plastic pollution in the water.”
The robot swims by moving its tail, holding its mouth wide open to-collect water and microplastics in its belly as it does so. Once that cavity is full, the robot closes its mouth, opens its gills, and pushes the water out through. A fine net attached to the gill flaps allows the water to pass through, but captures the microplastic.
In its current physical form, the 50-cm-long Robo-fish collects microplastic as small as 2 millimeters. It also uses sensors to monitor underwater environment, plus it tracks its movements within the water.
Future robots could capture much smaller particles. Other possible improvements include a faster body shape, a more powerful tail, and the ability to swim autonomously.
1. How do the participants attend the Natural Robotics Contest?| A．By handing in real robots. | B．By sending the concepts of robots. |
| C．By selecting the best robot concepts. | D．By developing the technology of robots. |
| A．The enthusiasm for robots. | B．The function of fish’s gills. |
| C．The body shape of the fish. | D．The plastic pollution in the water. |
| A．How the robotic fish works in water. | B．How the robotic fish is further improved. |
| C．Why Mackintosh’s robot won the contest. | D．What materials the robotic fish is made of. |
| A．The First Bio-Inspired Robotics Contest | B．The One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Plastics |
| C．An Autonomously Operative Robotic Fish | D．A Student-Designed Plastic-Collecting Fish |
7 . Welcome to “Cash Poor Points Rich”, a new travel blog devoted to sharing experiences with credit card points and miles to help you get big travel but for small spend. With the right planning and the best use of available resources, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.
Chengdu, China
If visiting a place with happy locals is a top choice for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It is home to pandas and spicy things. Moreover, the city’s richness of cultural and historical sights, together with its laid-back lifestyle, make itself one of the most attractive and livable large cities too. Past travelers have spent, on average, ¥158 on meals and about a quarter of that on local transportation for one day.
Con Dao, Vietnam
Tourism-is picking up in Vietnam lately, where you can travel for about ¥100 per day if you play your cards right. Con Dao Island Nation Park, a group of dramatic tiny islands off the southern coast, is a great destination to see sea turtles and other wildlife while exploring the area on foot. Its thick jungle will give you a good chance to uncover a paradise of your own.
Zakynthos, Greece
If you’re looking for an affordable European summer beach vacation, consider Zakynthos. Food is cheap and mouthwatering. There are plenty of free things to do, although the favorite is spending time on the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water. There are countless options for swimming in the appealing sea, along with charming villages and museums to explore.
New Orleans, U.S.
New Orleans is an incredibly unique place in the U.S., full of fascinating history, absorbing culture, delicious food, and a constantly buzzing nightlife scene. There are actually a couple of hostels in and near the French Quarter that offer reasonable accommodation rates for students.
1. How much on average might be spent on meals and transportation in Chengdu per day?| A．¥185. | B．¥160. | C．¥158. | D．¥200. |
| A．Rich cultures. | B．Large museums. |
| C．Impressive sea views. | D．Free tourist attractions. |
| A．Hostels there are clean and modern. | B．It offers unique services for students. |
| C．At has the longest history in New Orleans. | D．The price of hostels there is affordable for students. |
My little sister, Meg, said that she wasn’t afraid of the dark anymore and she’d be OK staying with Aunt Lily in the country. “As long as you’re there, Mike,” she had said. Still, Mum was worried. Meg had never slept away from home, away from the city. So I told Mum I could handle everything.
Even though we were only staying overnight, Meg had brought six books — all about fairies (仙女). After we unpacked, Aunt Lily invited us to pick some flowers. As we followed her through the forest, Meg held my hand tightly. But once we reached the sunlit grassland, she let go. “Butterflies!” whispered Meg. She screamed with delight when one flew near her.
Maybe I had nothing to worry about, I thought. I still remembered when I was here last summer, I found some amazing insects, like fireflies (萤火虫) and walking sticks which I’d never seen in the city.
“Fairies are magical. See these beautiful flowers they grow!” she kept telling absolutely everything she knew about fairies. I was glad that if she kept it up until bedtime, then maybe she’d fall right to sleep.
Meg did keep chatting, right through supper. Then the sun began to set. “Does it get really dark out here at night?” she asked. Her eyes were fixed on the window.
“Sure, but we’ve got plenty of lights inside,” said Aunt Lily. She leaned over and gave Meg a warm smile. But I could tell she was still worried. “I could read to you.”
I hadn’t even finished a page when her bottom lip started shaking slightly. “Mike,” she said, her eyes starting to fill. “I want to go home.” I quickly searched through her book for something to keep her from crying.
The book fell open to a page that was dog-eared from use, a page that was obviously one of Meg’s favorites. The text read: “Among the trees deep in the forest, the lights of fairies gleam (闪烁).” Aha! How could I forget those “tiny fairies” — fireflies out there?
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“Meg, there’s something outside I want to show you,” I whispered.
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9 . Chinese state media has praised a viral video series telling the story of a jade teapot coming to life and escaping from the British Museum to make its way back home.
The set of three short episodes, entitled Escape from the British Museum, shows the teapot turning into a young woman in a green dress, who then asks a London-based Chinese journalist to help her reunite with her family.
The plot line taps into growing Chinese criticism (批评) of the British Museum after reports last month that more than 1, 500 priceless objects were missing, stolen or damaged.
In August the state media Global Times called for the return of Chinese artefacts from the museum “free of charge”. “The huge loophole (漏洞) in the management and safety of cultural objects in the British Museum have led to the falling of a long-standing and widely spread claim that ‘foreign cultural objects are better protected in the British Museum’,” it said. It strongly supported the video series for touching on a “powerful message” about the importance of cultural heritage and reflecting “Chinese people’s eagerness for the return of the Chinese cultural relics”.
State broadcaster CCTV also gave the short films a glowing review saying: “We are very pleased to see Chinese young people are passionate about history and tradition. We are also looking forward to the early return of Chinese artefacts that have been displaced overseas.”
The museum incident made headlines around the world and revived earlier demands by the Chinese media to restore the country’s relics.
The new three-part show has set off a wave of nationalism among viewers, with many praising the creative plot that reduced them to tears by showing how the teapot experienced the happiness of returning to China to see pandas and watch a flag-raising ceremony on Tiananmen Square. “May all the cultural relics abroad return home as soon as possible!” said one of tens of thousands of people who commented on social media sites.
1. What can be learned about Escape from the British Museum?| A．It is filmed by the state media. |
| B．It consists of three short episodes. |
| C．It is supported by the British Museum. |
| D．It shows how a green princess makes her way home. |
| A．Goes against. | B．Agrees with. | C．Makes use of. | D．Brings about. |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Objective. | C．Tolerant. | D．Supportive. |
| A．The reputation of Chinese artefacts worldwide. |
| B．The irresponsibility of the British Museum missing a teapot. |
| C．The influence of Chinese state media on the global viewers. |
| D．The popularity of the series about the return of Chinese relics. |
10 . A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves — the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too ashamed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably answer in a similar manner. Or harsh (刻薄的) and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?| A．Words have a great effect on us. | B．Encouraging words give us confidence. |
| C．Negative words may let us down. | D．Not sticks and stones but words will hurt us. |
| A．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves. |
| B．Talking to ourselves can have positive effect on us. |
| C．Talking to ourselves always gives us courage. |
| D．It does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone. |
| A．Make ourselves relaxed. | B．Remind ourselves. |
| C．Praise ourselves. | D．Give ourselves happiness. |
| A．Encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers. |
| B．Negative words may inspire us to make more progress. |
| C．It is better to think twice before talking to others. |
| D．People tend to remember friendly words. |
